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Selenite and Gedrite Physical Properties


Gedrite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.15-3.259  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.  

Mohs Hardness
2  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Selenite and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite and Gedrite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Selenite and Gedrite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.

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